Frequently Asked Questions

After the skin is broken open, the artist will use anesthetic ointment to further reduce pain.  Pain thresholds are different for everyone. Please let your artist know if you feel discomfort at anytime. 

Absolutely! No PMU procedure is finished until after the second session. YOUR FIRST TOUCHUP MUST BE DONE IN THE 6-8 WEEK TIME FRAME. There are time the treated area will need a little extra time and love. After that, a yearly touchup will be needed to keep your treated area fresh and looking great!

This is a semi-permanent procedure and will not last forever. The reason being is that cosmetic tattoos use an iron-oxide based pigments that are designed to gradually fade over time. Different skin types will take better than others. For example: oily skin types may need a touchup more frequently to avoid fading prematurely.

some helpful tips are:

No chemical peels over treated area.

Limite the sun exposure.

Using retinol over treated area or other intense skin care products.

PMU will not be suitable for the following:

• anyone using accutane
• anyone with heart conditions
• anyone with skin disease or irritations
• anyone injected with botox in the last 2 weeks in the area of procedure
• anyone that applied a chemical peel in the last 2 weeks
• anyone with a major medical conditions may require a physicians note
• anyone that has gone through chemotherapy must be completed for 6 months
• any women who are pregnant or nursing